Company history

April, 1963

Nishinihon Shoko was first established as a dealer for machines and tools in Nakasakicho, Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan.
Daihatsu Industrial Corporation, Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd. have been two main customers for company since its establishment.

September, 1966

The company was converted to joint-stock as Nishinihon Shoko Co., Ltd.
Shozo Okamoto as founder, became first president of the company.

March, 1984

Moved to the newly built company premise in Nakatsu, Kita-ku, Osaka Japan.

January, 1985

Started production and sales of electronic components.
Yonago factory began to produce electronic components at the same time.

December, 2002

Received the certificate of ISO14001 (JQA-EM2884).

July, 2005

Shanghai LiaZhang Glass Produce Co.Ltd., aimed at production and sales of electronic part was established in Shanghai, China.

April, 2006

Received the registration certificate of ISO9001:2000 (QMA12758).
Received the shift certificate to ISO14001:2004 (EM2884).

August, 2006

Established Yonago Nishinihon Corp. for increased capacity of the electronic component production.

April, 2007

Established Nishinihon Shoko Kitakyusyu, the branch office in the city of Kitakyusyu.

November, 2007

Kozo Okamoto was appointed as new president.

February, 2008

Our operation in China has a new function and better access to Chinese business, now.